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Live United

It's a credo. A mission. A goal. A constant reminder that when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the health of our communities. And we change the lives of those who walk by us every day. GREAT THINGS happen when we LIVE UNITED!

COLLABORATIVES

Connect exists to identify the families of Transylvania County that are experiencing crisis, or are consistently engaging in behaviors that put them at extremely high risk for child abuse and neglect, and to respond proactively by coordinating services that will keep their children safe. Click on the logo to learn more.

OnTrack and Western Carolina Community Action (WCCA) are in their fourth year of the Families & Money Collaborative, providing comprehensive financial education/ counseling to disadvantaged populations and the general community to improve financial literacy in Transylvania County. Actions include adult financial education programs, age-appropriate lessons for elementary, middle and high school students, and individual services for adults such as financial/housing counseling, and credit reports/reviews. Click on the logo to learn more.

Throush Bridging the Gap, Neighbors in Ministry Inc./Rise & Shine and The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club cultivate stronger relationships with the parents/guardians of our scholars/members, as well as with the Transylvania County School System through workshops and brainstorm sessions. In doing this, we create a stronger sense of community within local organizations sharing the same goal to support and enhance youth as they strive to reach their full potential. The goals are to increase overall GPAs of members/scholars, attendance, and parent/guardian participation.

For the past two decades, SAFE, Inc. of Transylvania County (SAFE) and Pisgah Legal Service (PLS) have partnered to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families escape abuse. The Domestic Violence Prevention Partnership helps domestic violence and sexual assault victims with the urgent need for safety from their abusers and to build their lives in the long term. With free legal assistance and support services, domestic violence survivors can become independent and stable, helping to break the cycle of abuse by teaching their children self-respect and self-reliance in an environment free of abuse in which they can flourish.

Blue Ridge Community Heath Services (BRCHS) collaborates with SAFE (a local domestic violence shelter) and The Haven (a local homeless shelter) to provide access for clients from both organizations to receive medical, dental and behavioral health services at the Brevard Health Center (BHC). Coordinated Access to Healthcare for Transylvania County's Most Vulnerable offers these clients access to pharmaceuticals at significantly reduced costs through the BRCHS 340B drug discount program. BRCHS also coordinates with the Transylvania County Director of Transportation to provide transportation when necessary for those clients who need to travel to the BHC and local pharmacy.